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Herbert Ernst Groh was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 22, 1902, in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. His father, Ernst Groh, was a well-known tenor, and his mother, Marie Groh, was a pianist. Herbert showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Herbert received his formal music education at the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most prominent musicians of the time. He was a gifted pianist and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. In 1922, he made his debut as a soloist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. Over the next few years, Herbert continued to perform extensively throughout Europe, earning critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality. In 1926, he made his debut in the United States, performing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. His performance was a resounding success, and he was invited to perform with several other major orchestras in the country. In 1928, Herbert was appointed as a professor of piano at the Vienna Conservatory, where he taught for several years. He also continued to perform extensively, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. In 1933, he formed a piano trio with violinist Bronislaw Huberman and cellist Emanuel Feuermann, which became one of the most celebrated ensembles of the time. During World War II, Herbert's career was interrupted, and he was forced to flee Austria due to his Jewish heritage. He settled in the United States and continued to perform and teach. In 1946, he was appointed as a professor of piano at the Juilliard School in New York, where he taught for several years. Throughout his career, Herbert was known for his exceptional technique, musicality, and interpretive skills. He was particularly renowned for his performances of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He was also a prolific recording artist, and his recordings of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas and the complete Mozart piano concertos are considered to be some of the finest recordings of these works. Herbert received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1954, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas. In 1962, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art. He was also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Herbert continued to perform and teach until his death on November 12, 1982, in New York City. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians today.

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